A three-year-old girl and her parents have had an apology after the child’s leg became stuck in a climbing frame at Pyrford Common recreation ground on Sunday (June 22).

A firefighter said a "worn" board on the structure led to the tiny limb becoming trapped and Woking Borough Council has cordoned off the area for repairs.

Ambulance crews were called out at 5.20pm and paramedics were concerned about blood flow to the girl’s leg, Woking fire station watch commander Ian Howard said. His crew was called to help free her.

“We had to cut part of the climbing frame,” he said. “The girl was very distressed. Her leg had slipped through the board. It had worn away.”

The girl did not require hospital treatment.

Sue Barham, Woking Borough Council strategic director, said: “We are sorry for the distress this incident must have caused the child and her parents.

"The play equipment was cordoned off as soon as we became aware of the accident and remains so until repairs are carried out.

"Thankfully, accidents of this nature are rare and I would like to reassure parents our play area equipment is regularly assessed by inspectors. We are in contact with the parents to fully understand what happened.”